Project: Harley Davidson Museum, Milwaukee
Construction Firm: Mortenson Construction
Start Date: November 2006

WasteCap Wisconsin, Inc. will provide technical assistance, educational assistance, monitor, measure, document and publicize results of construction waste management efforts for M. A. Mortenson Company during the construction of the Harley Davidson Museum, Milwaukee, from November 2006 through February 2008. These services will allow Mortenson Construction to have all needed implementation and documentation to develop, implement, track and promote a successful construction waste management and recycling program whose goal is to achieve a 50% recycling rate.

Recycling Totals (through May 20, 2008):
Metal 146.29 tons / 292,580 lbs.
Wood 62.01 tons / 124,020 lbs.
Concrete 861.37 tons / 1,722,740 lbs.
Cardboard 21.13 tons / 42,260 lbs.
Reuse 40 tons / 80,000 lbs.

1,130.8 tons / 2,261,600 lbs. of material recycled to date
77.19% recycling rate to date

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The Harley-Davidson Museum will celebrate the rich history of the Company, the passion of the riders, the stories of the employees, dealers, suppliers, company leaders and community members and much more. Read about plans for the museum, check out the construction site's webcam, view building plans, and read news articles. www.harley-davidson.com

To achieve great recycling results on your next project, contact Jenna Kunde at (414) 961-1100 or jkunde@wastecapwi.org